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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was announced 4 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7800 scores against the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic ZR1

 P7800 ZR1 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2009More recent by 53 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon P7800

 ZR1 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic ZR1

 P7800 ZR1 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 and the ZR1.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and ZR1 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and ZR1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P7800 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher P7800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
46
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
75
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (399g)
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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